Almost 5% of the territory of Tanzania is the largest hunting reserve in Africa "Selous". Its area is approximately 54,600 square kilometers. Wildlife sanctuary "Selous" - one of the oldest in Africa. This reserve was founded in 1905 and named after the British hunter and explorer, a man who fought for the preservation of the unique African nature of Frederick Selous. He died here in 1917 during the First World War. Almost all his life, Frederick Selous gave to Africa. He enjoyed respect among famous hunters, was friends with then-US President - Theodore Roosevelt and helped him to pick up weapons for expeditions. In the park is the grave of this extraordinary man. In 1982, this unique place was inscribed on the World Heritage List. Features of the reserve. What is so interesting about the Selous Game Reserve? Different types of landscapes allow it to be the residence of many unique species of animals and birds. The landscape - basically it consists of a plain. There is a large river Rufiji, there are many small rivers and lakes, where many fish, swamps, savannahs, hills and dense forests are found. Kinds of the reserve amaze with its wild beauty and grandeur of untouched nature. This is a place that for many decades attracted hunters from all over the world. And now the main feature of this protected area is officially sanctioned by the authorities hunting. Flora and fauna of the Reserve "Selous" is divided into 4 zones. In the western, southern and eastern regions of this reserve, hunting is arranged. And in the northern part - organize a safari. It should be noted that safaris in the reserve are held: On jeeps; Pedestrian; Water safari along rivers and lakes. A huge variety of animal species can be seen in the reserve. Here, such representatives of savannah as elephants, hippos, warthogs, several species of crocodiles, giraffes live. It is here that two habitats of different species of wildebeest antelope are bordered. Lion prides, cheetahs and leopards, graceful African cats, wild dogs, hyenas represent predatory mammals. Forests are inhabited by monkeys. Yellow baboons and macaques live on the territory of the reserve, funny colobuses - black and white. There are also various kinds of snakes - graceful cobra, mamba - black and green, as well as vipers - African and Gabonese. Pleasures more than 350 species of feathered fauna, and during a walk you can admire 2000 kinds of beautiful plants. The "Selous" reserve is the best place for lovers of eco-tourism.